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PowerFAIDS® To improve processing, packaging, and integration with on campus systems, Virginia University of Lynchburg transitioned to PowerFAIDS. The financial aid team highlighted the system's efficiency and data functionality and praised the PowerFAIDS team as "very thorough and helpful throughout our entire implementation process." Connect with us to see how PowerFAIDS can streamline your aid processes.

Meet Dr. Angela Johnson, NASFAA's 2026-27 national chair! As she begins her tenure as 2026-27 national chair, Dr. Johnson took some time to discuss her goals for the next year and what inspires her as a financial aid professional.

During their July 10, 2026, Virtual Office Hours, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) stated that the Enrollment Status Effective Date for Direct Loans in the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System is the date the student most recently enrolled in the program of study (academic program). If the student is continuously enrolled, it is the first day of the student's enrollment in the program. NASFAA understands this to be the first day of classes for the student's first term in the program. View the full answer to this question to learn more.

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